Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
1890s Dutch International Style Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Wood, Mirror
Late 18th Century Austrian Empire Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Brass, Other
19th Century English Victorian Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Walnut
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Mirror, Walnut
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Walnut
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Mahogany
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Walnut
19th Century Louis XV Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Mahogany
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Bronze, Iron
19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Wood
19th Century Chinese Neoclassical Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Mirror, Teak
Late 18th Century French Country Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Iron
Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Wood
19th Century Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Bamboo
Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Iron
19th Century British Renaissance Revival Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Oak
19th Century Chinese Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Wood, Glass
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Steel, Chrome
19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Mahogany, Softwood
Late 18th Century French Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Oak
Early 1900s Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Metal, Steel
19th Century English Louis XV Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Mirror, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Wood
19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Metal
1890s French Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Poplar, Walnut
Mid-19th Century American American Classical Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Walnut
1880s German Biedermeier Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Ash, Cherry
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Kingwood, Glass
Early 20th Century British Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Mirror, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Brass
Early 20th Century English Jacobean Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Brass
1920s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Ash
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Ebony, Oak
1820s French Louis XIV Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Provincial Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Oak
1890s French Louis XIV Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Marble, Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Bronze
18th Century European Rococo Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Other, Iron
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Iron
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Softwood, Walnut
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Style Wardrobe Armoire
Iron
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Finding the Right wardrobes-armoires for You
When shopping for antique and vintage wardrobes and armoires for your home, there are several things to keep in mind, not least of which is question number 1:
What is the difference between an armoire and a wardrobe?
The difference between an armoire and a wardrobe is actually simple: An armoire is merely an ornate wardrobe. A wardrobe is a tall, streamlined storage cabinet that usually has some combination of drawers, shelves and hanging rods.
Antique and vintage armoires, on the other hand, are freestanding, heavy wooden structures that typically feature decorative metal hinges and pictorial carvings. Armoires are large cabinets that aren’t outfitted with the varied storage features that wardrobes now commonly have. Armoires often have one or two doors and a hanging bar and allow for quick access. Whether a minimalist mid-century modern wardrobe or grandiose Victorian-era armoire is the right fit for you, both are highly functional furnishings and can be a smart storage solution.
Armoires have been around since medieval times, and initially they may have housed weapons and armor. In their early days, armoires were often adorned with elaborate carvings and lavish paintings, particularly in Renaissance-era France. During the 18th century and later, armoires were widely known as “presses” for hanging clothes, and they were so large that they swallowed up the room where they stood.
In today’s modern homes, an antique armoire can be a striking, architectural work of art amid comparably unadorned furnishings. Whether you’re using your piece in the kitchen for cookware or as a food pantry, in the bedroom for clothes or in the living room as a media console, it will likely become a lovable focal point.
The evolution of the armoire can be seen in today’s corner wardrobes, which may rest on an asymmetrical base to account for corner placement, and even mirrored wardrobes, which feature a mirror affixed to the inside panel of one of the doors for convenience. Contemporary wardrobes commonly feature additional sliding trays and drawers and hanging space for clothing or linens, and the cabinet doors make them ideal for concealing televisions and computer monitors when such devices aren’t in use.
When choosing the right wardrobe or vintage armoire for your home, it’s good to have the following in mind: What are you planning to store in it? How much of what you’re storing will need to be housed in it? It should be big enough to accommodate your needs. What is the size of the room where your wardrobe or armoire will live? A large new piece of furniture in a modest space can easily become a hindrance if you have to navigate your way around it during your daily routine, so be mindful of the area you'll need in order to move freely.
Whether you are looking for an antique walnut armoire or a simple contemporary wardrobe, find the right piece for your home today on 1stDibs.
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